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Gretsch Roundbadge Bass Drum WMP Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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Just picked up a WMP 60's Gretsch Round Badge 22x14 Bass Drum. Im pretty positive Im keeping it but just for fun id like to know the resale value? Its in great condition and is all original but the wrap is questionable maybe was re wrapped??? also the are no papertags on the inside of the shell. It has the original pratt muffler,rail mount,original front calf skin head, inside of shell is painted grey. if you need any info from me about the drum to determine its value just let me know

I Will post pics soon just need batteries for my camera?

Vintage Japanese import kit 20x14 12x8 16x16
Ludwig acrolite 14x5.5 With DieCast hoops
20" 60's Zildjian A Sizzle Ride
16" Meinl Roman Mark 74 Hi Hats
15" 70's Zildjian A Thin Stamp Crash
18" 60's Zildjian A Thin Crash



~Peace.Love.Drums~
Posted on 13 years ago
#1
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If its a re-wrap, its worth about $250.

Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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From Retrosonic

If its a re-wrap, its worth about $250.

How can you tell if its re wrapped. I had a 80's Gretsch usa bass drum and just the hoops were faded but not the drum wrap but it wasnt a re wrap. Same deal with the round badge the hoops are faded but not the drum wrap wich points to a rewrap but how can i be sure?

Vintage Japanese import kit 20x14 12x8 16x16
Ludwig acrolite 14x5.5 With DieCast hoops
20" 60's Zildjian A Sizzle Ride
16" Meinl Roman Mark 74 Hi Hats
15" 70's Zildjian A Thin Stamp Crash
18" 60's Zildjian A Thin Crash



~Peace.Love.Drums~
Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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It's not uncommon for the hoop inlays to fade differently from the wrap on the drum. Same thing happened with my RBs. I'm not sure why this is.

Post pics when you get your camera working and we'll give some feedback on the wrap. Be sure to get good shots of the spots where the wrap meets the edges of the drum, and of the seams where the wrap overlaps.

Kits:
1950s Gretsch Name Band in Midnight Blue Pearl (13/16/22/14sn)
1965/66 Ludwig Club Dates rewrapped in Black Diamond Pearl (12/15/20)
Posted on 13 years ago
#4
Posts: 25 Threads: 4

From section2

It's not uncommon for the hoop inlays to fade differently from the wrap on the drum. Same thing happened with my RBs. I'm not sure why this is.Post pics when you get your camera working and we'll give some feedback on the wrap. Be sure to get good shots of the spots where the wrap meets the edges of the drum, and of the seams where the wrap overlaps.

Heres the pics.

My judgment would say its original due to the discoloration difference when the hoops are removed but i would like your guys opinion?

[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f179/weebwob/IMG_20120110_134843.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f179/weebwob/IMG_20120110_134833.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f179/weebwob/IMG_20120110_135314.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f179/weebwob/IMG_20120110_134926.jpg[/IMG]

Vintage Japanese import kit 20x14 12x8 16x16
Ludwig acrolite 14x5.5 With DieCast hoops
20" 60's Zildjian A Sizzle Ride
16" Meinl Roman Mark 74 Hi Hats
15" 70's Zildjian A Thin Stamp Crash
18" 60's Zildjian A Thin Crash



~Peace.Love.Drums~
Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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I'd say it's an original wrap. My theory on the color difference between the hoop inlays and the drum (which I've seen before) is the glue used on the inlays advanced the discoloration. But I've often wondered about that myself, so if anyone has a different explanation, I'd be interested to hear it. Very nice drum by the way. Looks to be in great shape.

60's Gretsch Round Badge 22/13/16
'71 Ludwig B/O Badge 20/12/13/14/16
'72 Ludwig B/O Badge Jazzette 18/12/14
'65 Rogers Holiday 20/12/16
Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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Yeah, it looks original to me. Great drum! Is that the original calf head on the reso?

Kits:
1950s Gretsch Name Band in Midnight Blue Pearl (13/16/22/14sn)
1965/66 Ludwig Club Dates rewrapped in Black Diamond Pearl (12/15/20)
Posted on 13 years ago
#7
Posts: 25 Threads: 4

From section2

Yeah, it looks original to me. Great drum! Is that the original calf head on the reso?

Yes it is the original Gretsch calfskin reso in great shape aswell.

Also has a East Detroit Drum Center stamp on the top of the head if that holds any significance IDK?

[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f179/weebwob/IMG_20120110_173923.jpg[/IMG]

Vintage Japanese import kit 20x14 12x8 16x16
Ludwig acrolite 14x5.5 With DieCast hoops
20" 60's Zildjian A Sizzle Ride
16" Meinl Roman Mark 74 Hi Hats
15" 70's Zildjian A Thin Stamp Crash
18" 60's Zildjian A Thin Crash



~Peace.Love.Drums~
Posted on 13 years ago
#8
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FANTASTIC drum!

Only prob...finding the rest of the drums in that shape.....

Some people like yellowed out WMP drums.......this is the finish that gets my heart a racing.

Bought a Progressive Jazz kit with 4 by 14 MR snare 20+ years ago out of Colorado....about as white as this.....

Some guy from England contacted me wanting to buy it.......said he had been looking for YEARS for one like it.....

Gretsch made lots of larger size kits in WMP,but hardly any 20,12,14's for some odd reason.......

Great score on your part!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
#9
Posts: 25 Threads: 4

So what do ya'll think the Value is?

Vintage Japanese import kit 20x14 12x8 16x16
Ludwig acrolite 14x5.5 With DieCast hoops
20" 60's Zildjian A Sizzle Ride
16" Meinl Roman Mark 74 Hi Hats
15" 70's Zildjian A Thin Stamp Crash
18" 60's Zildjian A Thin Crash



~Peace.Love.Drums~
Posted on 13 years ago
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